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BusinessThe microfinance sector is showing early signs of recovery after two years of stress, with improved repayment performance in FY26 and tighter credit controls reducing high-risk multiple borrowing. However, the loan book has shrunk and legacy bad loans have worsened. Sa-Dhan warns the recovery remains fragile due to below-normal rainfall and renewed inflation pressures.
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TechnologyOppo announced that its flagship Find X10 series will launch globally next week. The series includes two variants: the standard Find X10 and the Find X10 Pro. Both models will feature MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9600 series chipset and run on Android with ColorOS 17. This marks Oppo's next premium phone release.
Deccan Herald·
PoliticsA district-level committee in Kozhikode, chaired by district panchayat president Milli Mohan, has decided to take strict action against individuals and establishments that fail to remove unauthorized advertisement and flex boards from public places and roadsides. The committee will register first information reports and initiate criminal proceedings against violators, following Kerala High Court directives. Local body secretaries will coordinate with police to enforce these measures.
The Hindu··Kozhikode
PoliticsEshwar Khandre, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, released Gramodaya, a quarterly journal published by Mahatma Gandhi Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University (MGRDPRU) in Gadag. The release took place on Thursday, highlighting the university's efforts in rural development and Panchayat Raj sectors.
The Hindu··Gadag
PoliticsThe Bombay High Court questioned how Sachin Waze, former assistant police inspector accused in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case, could afford luxury cars like Mercedes and BMW and stay over 100 days at Mumbai's Oberoi hotel. The court noted Waze drove a Mercedes to his office and the Chief Minister's residence, questioning if this was possible on an API salary.
Hindustan Times··Mumbai
PoliticsSusan and Michael Dell have contributed significantly to housing and disaster recovery in Texas. They donated $42 million to the Rebuild Texas Fund after Hurricane Harvey, aiding the repair or rebuilding of 3,740 homes. Additionally, they pledged $36.6 million to expand Community First! Village in Austin, supporting permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Economic Times··Austin
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The microfinance sector is showing early signs of recovery after two years of stress, with improved repayment performance in FY26 and tighter credit controls reducing high-risk multiple borrowing. However, the loan book has shrunk and legacy bad loans have worsened. Sa-Dhan warns the recovery remains fragile due to below-normal rainfall and renewed inflation pressures.
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